EPISODE · Apr 29, 2022 · 38 MIN
15. Autism and Disability Justice with Dr. Sara Acevedo
from Beyond Awareness: Disability Awareness That Matters · host Diana Pastora Carson, M.Ed.
Link to Dr. Sara Acevedo's Bio Dr. Acevedo's Email Address: [email protected] In this episode, Dr. Sara Acevedo gives us insight into the person-first and identity-first language debate, and explains how language perspectives are connected to historical context of perceptions of disability. She also dives into the difference between disability rights and disability justice. Finally, Dr. Acevedo leaves us with many resources, names of books, and individuals, disability activists, speaking and non-speaking, who have stories to tell and things to teach us. Links and People Mentioned Gloria Anzaldua Patricia Hill Collins Simi Linton - Claiming Disability: Knowledge and Identity Vic Finkelstein Allison C. Carey, Pamela Block, Richard Scotch - Allies & Obstacles: Disability Activism and Parents of Children with Disabilities Sins Invalid Leroy Moore Patty Berne Angela Davis Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Eli Clare Mia Mingus Alice Wong - Disability Visibility Project Adam Wolfond Hari Srinivasan David James (DJ) Savarese Emma Zurcher-Long Diego Peña (Mentioned Post-Recording) Correction of note: Dr. Acevedo corrected the comment that 504 protesters occupied the "federal building," and not the "capitol building." Stay Connected with Diana Diana's Website Free Resource - 5 Keys to Going Beyond Awareness Beyond Awareness: Bringing Disability into Diversity in K-12 Schools & Communities - Diana's Book Ed Roberts: Champion of Disability Rights - Diana's Children's Book "Beyond Awareness" Digital Course Diana's TEDx Talk Beyond Awareness Facebook Page Diana on Instagram Beyond Awareness Tote Bag Beyond Awareness Pullover Hoodie Beyond Awareness Raglan Baseball T-Shirt
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